American Airlines grounds all US flights on Christmas Eve due to technical glitch

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American Airlines grounded all its flights in the U.S. on Christmas Eve due to a technical glitch. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground stop, affecting thousands of passengers during a peak travel period. Operations resumed after over an hour, with the airline apologizing for the inconvenience. Passengers were informed of the situation at airports, and updates were provided every 15 minutes. This incident follows a major IT outage that affected airlines and businesses globally six months ago. American Airlines' shares fell 3.8% before the market opened.


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